Report recommends fundamental changes. According to a summary of its report issued Wednesday, a House Intelligence Committee concludes that American intelligence agencies are failing to meet the multipronged…
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U.S. Makes $62 Billion Weapons Deal with Taiwan
Sale involves 90 F16 fighter jets. Over the next ten years, Taiwan will purchase 90 F16 fighter jets from the U.S. under a $62 billion weapons deal announced…
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Army Report Says North Korea has Nukes
Could have as many as 100 nuclear devices by the end of the year. The U.S. Army has published its “North Korean Tactics” assessment that says they believe…
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Secretary Esper Calls for Vigorous Competition with China
“I’ve made China the pacing threat for our armed services,” he said. In a virtual discussion with the Aspen Security Forum on Wednesday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said,…
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Pentagon Bans Use of the Confederate Flag Ban
Allowed flags must showcase “dignity and respect”. The official policy released on Friday morning gave a new official list of acceptable flags, omitting the Confederate flag. The statement…
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U.S. Air Force Pilot Dies in North Sea Crash
Crash happened during a training mission off the coast of England. The Defense Department announced on Monday that a member of the 48th Fighter Wing who piloted an…
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Executive Order Authorizes Troop Call-Up
Call would include former troops, Ready Reserve and National Guard. On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing the Pentagon to bring back former military troops, including…
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U.S. Casualties in Iraqi Rocket Attack Identified
Two men lost in Wednesday Attack and the U.S. responds. This past Wednesday, an Iraqi attack was launched against the U.S. base Camp Taji. A rocket struck the…
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Troops Begin Leaving Middle East
After build-up to counter Iran The United States is trimming the 90,000 troops across the Middle East, drawing them down in small numbers. Iran, which was the cause…
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Senator Graham Questions Africa Policy
Confronts Defense Secretary on troop withdrawal Senator Lindsey Graham led a group of partisan lawmakers in confronting Defense Secretary Mark Esper over the Trump Administration’s plan to withdraw…
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